29-01-2013, 08:18 PM
(29-01-2013, 06:52 PM)strictly_derv Wrote: My engine is running around 150bhp (I had it alot higher before but the insurance is too high) It's perfectly drivable and has been on 24psi on a T2 for about 9months then 25-30psi on a K04 turbo for about 7months. I do treat it well though, always warm her up, always let it run for a few seconds before turning off, never allow it to get hot, never rag for any long lengths of time (couldn't even if I could as it just eats the road up anyway)
But I'm expecting it to blow, it's french, the engines done over 170,000 miles and is well above stock power levels but I do try to look after it. What do you expect from a modified stock internal engine really...
you must treat that thing with kid gloves lol thats insane reliability i guess regular services and being aloud to warm up is the key to reliability then
(29-01-2013, 11:12 AM)rickye Wrote: Aye was on a standard k14 at 28 psi, I did like pushing it to the limits aswell, but was only opened up on weekends, was drove easy to work n back like
160 nb on stock internals, but stock turbo won't see that
Plus the 11mm pump helps alot
how long did the k14 last at that psi?